did some threads get deleted?

[valkyrie]

I don't understand -- enough what already? If we're not allowed to contribute honest comments to the discussion of AI, why is this forum here? If threads are deleted with no explanation, it's reasonable to expect people to ask why -- without an explanation, how does anybody know what was objectionable?

[greekalum]

What's especially frustrating is that if you don't log on to GreekChat for one day, you miss half the conversation because it's already gone.

[adpiucf]

It is a bit over-moderated. But then again, when fratties come on board, people get in arms about their posts, so I guess beggers can't be choosers.

It is different, though-- every other board mods only for over the top personal attacks (you can safely call somone a f*cktard without fear of deletion, but if you start going off on their personal life or reveal things about them IRL it gets deleted) or just deleting SPAM.

ETA: I meant that every board that I visit outside of Greek Chat mods in this way-- wasn't saying the Recruitment board mods differ from other GC mods. Just wanted to clarify.

Originally Posted by adpiucf

It is different, though-- every other board mods only for over the top personal attacks (you can safely call somone a f*cktard without fear of deletion, but if you start going off on their personal life or reveal things about them IRL it gets deleted) or just deleting SPAM.

What's sad is that SPAM gets taken care of faster than the more important issues.

[Hegemon]

Originally Posted by OTW

What's sad is that SPAM gets taken care of faster than the more important issues.

And to be honest, SPAM is easily recognized by the rest of us. It doesn't need to be deleted ASAP, it's not like I'm going to run out and buy whatever you are hawking because Mister 1st and Only Post wants me to.

Originally Posted by Hegemon

And to be honest, SPAM is easily recognized by the rest of us. It doesn't need to be deleted ASAP, it's not like I'm going to run out and buy whatever you are hawking because Mister 1st and Only Post wants me to.

You mean you really DON'T want to by a Nokia for cheap?

[Drolefille]

Or a SIDEKICK.. don't forget those.

[PenguinTrax]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

I don't understand -- enough what already? If we're not allowed to contribute honest comments to the discussion of AI, why is this forum here? If threads are deleted with no explanation, it's reasonable to expect people to ask why -- without an explanation, how does anybody know what was objectionable?

I would have to spend half my life explaining why I deleted certain posts, so would Carnation. Name calling, etc. won't be tolerated and those posts are deleted w/o warning.

Honest discussion is fine, rudeness is not. The AI forum is difficult to moderate, it always has been. It was moved here because Carnation and I are stricter mods that most. The forum was moved here as an experiment to see if it could become a better functioning portion of GC. Can anyone honestly say that has happened?

Originally Posted by PenguinTrax

Name calling, etc. won't be tolerated and those posts are deleted w/o warning.

Make sure that those (or she, rather) who choose to hide behind your skirt gets this memo as well.

Honest discussion is fine, rudeness is not. The AI forum is difficult to moderate, it always has been. It was moved here because Carnation and I are stricter mods that most. The forum was moved here as an experiment to see if it could become a better functioning portion of GC. Can anyone honestly say that has happened?

This forum's turned into a P.O.S...I really wish John would get rid of it. I'm sure there are others who agree.

[AChiOhSnap]

Originally Posted by OTW

This forum's turned into a P.O.S...I really wish John would get rid of it. I'm sure there are others who agree.

I agree OTW, but I feel that if the AI forum was deleted, the...shall we say... more "interesting" PNAMs would just start posting in the regular recruitment thread with the same questions over and over.

It's too bad that there are so many trainwreck threads because I really love threads like OrchidAlum's (not to be biased towards the AXO AIs... ). It's unfortunate that some PNAMs persist in posting their stories when they're getting tons of negative feedback about the way in which they're pursuing AI. While I understand that namecalling and personal attacks toward a PNAM are deletable offenses, it's very very frustrating to see someone blithely posting their story, making no effort to be discreet or sensitive when they *know* that the majority of other GCers are not supportive of their particular search.